Introducing Employment Relations

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Steve Williams (Reader in Employment Relations, Reader in Employment Relations, University of Portsmouth Business School)

Introducing Employment Relations

Steve Williams (Reader in Employment Relations, Reader in Employment Relations, University of Portsmouth Business School)

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English

Oxford University Press
04 May 2017

Business & management; Management & management techniques; Industrial relations

Introducing Employment Relations draws on the most up-to-date research and many contemporary examples to encourage students to think critically about the significant issues surrounding employment relations from a variety of perspectives. Integrated learning features, factual examples, and real-life case studies prompt students to reflect on how employment relations are regulated, experienced, and contested, by organizations and employees, collectively or individually. End-of-chapter assignment and discussion questions then develop reflective learning and promote lively debate.

This edition offers a brand new chapter on employment relations in an international context and in relation to globalisation, covering global supply chains, international trade unions, and labour conflict. Comparison between labour markets and the spread of neoliberalism and financialization are analysed in Chapter 2, with new material in Chapter 10 helping students turn a critical eye to how conflict is managed in practice, whether it's in the context of managing disciplinary procedures, staff absences, or grievances. Organized thematically to provide comprehensive coverage, while maintaining a critical focus to draw out the contemporary debates surrounding work, employment, and employment relations, it is clear to see why this book is the most trusted and thought-provoking introduction to the subject available. Williams' accessible and focussed style combined with the carefully designed learning features means students can rely on this book to provide all they need to support their study of employment relations.

This book is supported by an Online Resource Centre, which includes:

For students:

Flashcard glossaryWeb case studiesWeb linksVideo linksUpdatesFor lecturers:

PowerPoint slidesCase study guideGuide to end-of-chapter questionsGuide to web casesFigures and tables from the book

By: Steve Williams (Reader in Employment Relations Reader in Employment Relations University of Portsmouth Business School)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 4th Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 247mm, Width: 198mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 810g
ISBN: 9780198777120
ISBN 10: 0198777124
Pages: 480
Publication Date: 04 May 2017
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Part 1: Introducing Employment Relations 1: The nature of employment relations Part 2: Employment Relations in Context 2: Employment relations in the contemporary economy 3: The politics of employment relations 4: Social divisions and employment relations Part 3: Key Issues in Contemporary Employment Relations 5: Managing employment relations 6: Representation at work 7: Pay determination and employment relations 8: Working time and employment relations Part 4: Conflict and Employment Relations 9: Labour conflict and employment relations 10: Resolving labour conflict Part 5: Conclusion 11: International and global employment relations 12: Conclusion

Steve Williams is a Reader in Employment Relations at the University of Portsmouth Business School.

Reviews for Introducing Employment Relations

`The book provides a very sound introduction to a complex area, one that draws on valuable contemporary examples and cases. It covers a broad range of topics and devotes considerable space to consideration of current issues - diversity, pay, working time - that are often neglected or lack exposure in other texts. Because it is rooted in a solid sociological approach it permits a more critical engagement with the subject area and draws out many of the contemporary debates surrounding work and employment as well as ER.' Dr Adrian Murton, London Metropolitan University `Currently the best employment relations textbook available. Written by a leading employment relations academic who has written a book employment relations scholars and students will appreciate.' Niall Cullinane, Queen's University Belfast `Very good critical coverage of key employment relations issues that incorporates excellent understanding of contemporary areas.' Paul Leonard, Northumbria University